SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Working together we have accomplished much to improve the quality of life throughout SW Raleigh and our great city.  Since being elected District D’s representative, with your help, I have:

Authored Raleigh’s first mission statement adopted by the current council.

Required growth to pay more of its fair share for the cost of new parks, roads, water and sewer systems rather than you, the taxpayer.

Served three terms on the council, leading the vision to make downtown a 24/7 place to be.

Led the way for the landlord registry and the probationary rental occupancy permit in order to protect tenants and neighborhoods from irresponsible absentee landlords.

Created the District D Neighborhood Alliance in order to educate and empower southwest Raleigh citizens, neighborhood leaders, and Citizen Advisory Council leaders engaging them in city government.

Came forward as the first on council to commit to making all 306 acres into a world-class urban park when the state announced the closing of Dorthea Dix Hospital.

Built consensus on council to get Hillsborough St construction underway enhancing pedestrian safety, calming traffic, creating additional on-street parking, and jump-starting economic development.

Created future revenue resources through a pilot program for bus shelters and benches at no cost to taxpayers by developing a partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company.

Intervened with concerned citizens to keep Athens Drive Library open.

NEXT STEPS

How we manage and pay for growth will continue to be Raleigh’s greatest challenge.  Our population is projected to nearly double over the next 25-30 years.

Our highest priority must ensure all new policies provide for growth, but never at the expense of our natural environment, existing neighborhoods, and rich history.

Our water system’s capacity and financial model must be revamped to encourage and reward your conservation without the constant fear of your water rates increasing.

All new housing and mixed-use development in Raleigh must accommodate opportunities for people of all income levels.

Raleigh must adopt policies and create funding sources to construct a comprehensive transportation network for transit, pedestrians, bicyclists, as well as motorists.

The city should take a proactive role in economic development to strengthen fragile neighborhoods.